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Dharma Dictionary -

The Fall 2004 issue is available August 15^th on newsstands and by subscription.

Fall Issue 2004

Features

Eyes Are Horizontal, Nose Is Vertical, Where Is Your Problem?
A commentary by Eido Tai Shimano Roshi on the koan "Yakusan Solves a Monk's Problem."

In the Natural Readiness of Time
The development of a genuine Buddhist tradition in the West will be natural and slow-centuries long, even - cautions Eido Roshi in this interview.

The Guru and the Great Vastness
The key connecting with the vast space of equality and purity, says Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche, is seeing the guru as the Buddha.

Forum: Is Your Practice Working?
Many of us have been meditating for years. But are we actually more decent, patient, kind and wise as a result? Tsultrim Allione, Edward Espe Brown and Josh Baran on how we're doing so far.

Cultivate Tranquility, Harvest Insight
The classical Theravada model of meditation employs the practices of shamatha and vipassana, both. Ajahn Brahmavamso explains the route from tranquility to insight.

A Pillar of Zen
Roshi Philip Kapleau remembered by longtime student Rafe Martin. Plus a teaching by Roshi Kapleau on the koan "Dogo Expresses Condolences."

Who me?
Marshall Glickman on the doubts, traps and insecurities that come with the title "Buddhist teacher."

Departments

Editorial - each issue features an editorial written by one of the main teachers in western Buddhism, drawn from a group who serve the journal on its Board of Editorial Advisors. Email letters to the Editor.

First Thoughts - a collection of short essays to open the journal, by notable teachers and writers.

Ask the Teachers - Zenkei Blance Hartman, Tulku Thondup and Narayan Liebenson Grady answer your questions about practice, on and off the cushion. Email your practice questions.

Dharma Classics - longtime practitioners highlight a Buddhist book that was significant on their path.

Readers' Exchange - readers share their experiences of living as a Buddhist, writing in on topics such as parenting, illness, relationships and money. Email your essay on an upcoming topic.

Mahasangha News - the latest news from Buddhist communities across North America, and the world. Email in your community news.

Dharma Dictionary - an essay that singles out a key Buddhist term for explanation.

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